Wine & Beer

California’s wine industry is in trouble. Could farmers markets help?

California’s wine industry is in trouble. Could farmers markets help?

A new bill could let more wineries give tastings at farmers markets. Here’s what to know

February 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Trending Stories

Family of woman found dead in SLO launches fundraiser for funeral. ‘Unimaginable’

February 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM

In Tahoe avalanche victims, skiers see moms who loved a risky sport

Updated February 21, 2026 at 11:21 AM

2 skiers dead at Heavenly Mountain, 4th and 5th deaths this month at Tahoe resorts

Updated February 20, 2026 at 8:42 PM

Cal Poly employee arrested on suspicion of contacting a minor for sex

February 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM

Miner’s is opening a new SLO County store — but don’t expect that big garden shop

February 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Inside the Paso Robles bar where a little alchemy makes ‘something extraordinary’

Inside the Paso Robles bar where a little alchemy makes ‘something extraordinary’

Updated February 1, 2026 at 2:10 AM

SLO County wineries hit by rising tariff costs. ‘To be a political pawn sucks’

SLO County wineries hit by rising tariff costs. ‘To be a political pawn sucks’

Updated January 21, 2026 at 5:37 PM

Heads up, beer lovers! 65 breweries to visit SLO County for Firestone beer fest

Heads up, beer lovers! 65 breweries to visit SLO County for Firestone beer fest

January 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Wine coolers are back, thanks to this SLO County father-and-son duo

Wine coolers are back, thanks to this SLO County father-and-son duo

January 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles has a new official wine

Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles has a new official wine

January 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Longtime SLO County beer garden closes before Christmas. ‘It has been a blessing’

Longtime SLO County beer garden closes before Christmas. ‘It has been a blessing’

January 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM

How new owners are remaking SLO County winery into an experience beyond tasting

How new owners are remaking SLO County winery into an experience beyond tasting

December 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Wine grape harvest begins in SLO County. Why 2025 was a ‘perfect growing season’

Wine grape harvest begins in SLO County. Why 2025 was a ‘perfect growing season’

Updated December 14, 2025 at 2:12 AM

SLO County wine industry faces storm of challenges. ‘As hard as it’s ever been’

SLO County wine industry faces storm of challenges. ‘As hard as it’s ever been’

Updated December 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM

Pick a wine and serve it yourself at this unique, new SLO County tasting room

Pick a wine and serve it yourself at this unique, new SLO County tasting room

Updated November 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM

6 key shifts in SLO County's wine tourism landscape

6 key shifts in SLO County's wine tourism landscape

November 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM

SLO Brew Rock will be sold to new owners. Here’s what it means for fans

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SLO Brew Rock will be sold to new owners. Here’s what it means for fans

November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM

‘Friendly’ wine bar opens blocks from the bay in SLO County. What’s on the menu?

‘Friendly’ wine bar opens blocks from the bay in SLO County. What’s on the menu?

November 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Firestone Walker is making better beer with new eco-friendly system. Here’s how

Firestone Walker is making better beer with new eco-friendly system. Here’s how

October 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM

See Chamisal harvest Pinot Noir grapes in the Edna Valley

See Chamisal harvest Pinot Noir grapes in the Edna Valley

September 28, 2025 at 4:55 AM

Winery opens scenic tasting room in SLO County. Take a look inside

Winery opens scenic tasting room in SLO County. Take a look inside

Updated September 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM

Fly over new McPrice Myers Wines' new SLO County tasting room

Fly over new McPrice Myers Wines' new SLO County tasting room

Updated September 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM

SLO brewery abruptly closes its downtown taproom. ‘Thanks for the memories’

SLO brewery abruptly closes its downtown taproom. ‘Thanks for the memories’

September 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Will Target start selling liquor in SLO? Store may be first in SLO County

Will Target start selling liquor in SLO? Store may be first in SLO County

September 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM

New restaurant and wine bar opens in SLO County. Take a look inside

New restaurant and wine bar opens in SLO County. Take a look inside

Updated September 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM

New business brings movies under the stars to SLO County wineries

New business brings movies under the stars to SLO County wineries

September 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM

11 key developments shaping the future of SLO County wine

11 key developments shaping the future of SLO County wine

Updated August 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM

Popular Giuseppe’s deli moves to new Pismo spot — and that’s not all that changed

Popular Giuseppe’s deli moves to new Pismo spot — and that’s not all that changed

Updated August 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM

SLO County winery opens tasting room in Tin City. See its unique twist on flights

SLO County winery opens tasting room in Tin City. See its unique twist on flights

Updated July 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM